Military Tech & Industry: South Korea and the US are pushing practical cooperation on military shipbuilding, with working-level talks aimed at turning Seoul’s shipbuilding strength into support for US modernization. Digital Child Safety: Turkey’s first lady Emine Erdogan used a NATO summit spouses’ event to call for “first principle of design” protections for children online, including independent audits of algorithm impacts and tighter access rules for under-15s. Payments & Inclusion: A World Bank-backed look at fast payment systems says instant, 24/7 transfers are spreading across 137 countries, boosting access and growth when merchants and public transfers fully embed the tech. Montenegro EU Track (Nature): Montenegro has adopted a Natura 2000 proposal covering about half the country, setting up long-term habitat protection tied to EU accession requirements. Central Banking & the Euro: Montenegro’s central bank met Cyprus counterparts to compare practical steps for Eurosystem readiness, including governance, digital transformation, and payment systems. AI Governance for Kids: UNICEF warns that millions of children are adopting AI for homework and personal advice faster than safeguards can keep up.